Operator, Extruder II

About the role

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. The company manufactures building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products, and also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, jobsite power and lighting solutions, digital solutions for contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, and field services such as cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement. Southwire offers competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. This position is located at the SCUPP facility.

Schedule

Shift: 6:50 PM – 7:00 AM

Pay

Pay Rate: $32.02 – $34.06 per hour

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders, coilers, pay‑offs and take‑ups (manual or automatic).
• Maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity.
• Apply correct print of acceptable quality on cable.
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins.
• Use proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate.
• Keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start‑up and change‑overs.
• Maintain correct inventory of WIP tags daily.
• Cross‑train on equipment within the identified workgroup; fill in for absent positions and rotate on a set frequency to maintain skill proficiency.
• Follow the company’s ISO Quality System documentation; do not release products until all quality checks have passed; immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager.
• Work safely: follow all company environmental rules/procedures, wear required PPE, review Job Hazard Analyses and Safety Data Sheets, maintain 5S standards, perform pre‑operation safety inspections and hazard analyses.
• Handle physical demands: balance, climbing, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking and sitting; work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate control; constant exposure to water, heat, cold, dust and fumes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Capable of standing and lifting heavy loads for extended periods.
• Ability to read and comprehend production orders and instrumentation on complex equipment.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc.).
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.

Benefits

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short‑Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave & More